EKpass has been Commissioned to Develop Inspector Training for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD).

EKpass has recently completed the process of developing Inspector Training for Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for delivery that took place in December of 2012 as commissioned by Complete Crossing Inc. Horizontal directional drilling or HDD, is a steerable trenchless method of installing underground pipes, conduits and cables in a shallow arc along a prescribed bore path by using a surface launched drilling rig, with minimal impact on the surrounding area. Directional boring is used when trenching or excavating is not practical. It is suitable for a variety of soil conditions and jobs including road, landscape and river crossings.

CCI Consulting is a leading expert in Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Open-Cut pipeline construction methods. From their inception in 2004, CCI Consulting has established themselves as a pipeline design specialist in the intricate business of river crossings.

The Inspector Training developed and delivered by EKpass provides inspectors with the necessary knowledge of procedures and applicable regulations required in order for operations to run smoothly and safely. Upon completion of Ekpass’ Inspector Training for Horizontal Directional Drilling, Complete Crossing Inc. has added value to their already valuable operation.

Company Background

EKpass is a global heavy equipment training, consulting, and I.T. services company specializing in productivity, safety, and environmental programs and services.

Many contractors, both civilian and military, turn to EKpass for their heavy equipment operator training needs as well as other equipment training. EKpass is an international training and consulting firm that specializes in operator training on a variety of mobile equipment. In addition to a myriad of civilian clients, the company has provided the Canadian Armed Forces, the US Navy, the United States Marine Corps and other branches of the military with professional instructor-led heavy equipment operator training. These seasoned certified instructors have provided services at hundreds of locations world-wide.

EKpass is a global training and consulting firm with more than twenty years of experience specializing in all types of heavy or mobile and heavy equipment operator and safety training programs. This wide scope training and consulting addresses such issues as machine maintenance procedures, operating safety essentials, and overall operating strategies that lead to improved productivity. EKpass utilizes a vast library of electronic, audio visual, printed material, and other materials specific to client equipment. In addition, EKpass brings extensive past experience in mobile equipment operator training to the forefront during the preparation of all e-learning programs. The EKpass development team consists of instructional designers, graphic designers, multimedia programmers, 3D animators, sound engineers and subject matter experts (SME). Designers and programmers are experienced in mobile equipment productivity and safety techniques.

EKpass, using state of the art training techniques and technology, develops and delivers equipment training programs that are both effective and stimulating. EKpass professional resources enable us to offer vital training and mentoring for all clients. EKpass experience in training “on site” makes it possible to provide “tailor made training” specific for every client operation.

EKpass' balanced curriculum of performance and safety solution based theory and hands on training addresses all needs. EKpass has an extensive I.T. arm including web based training development. Other services offered by EKpass include hoisting and equipment safety audits, needs assessments, efficiency analysis, equipment operator evaluation, and other solutions to heavy equipment operating challenges.